Four teenagers died in an IED explosion in Banki, Borno State, on December 5, 2025. Police confirmed the incident, stating the device detonated while the victims played with it after finding it in the bush.
One 12-year-old, Mustapha Tijja, was injured and is receiving treatment. Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, offered condolences and advised against handling unknown objects, as investigations continue.